[It's funny how that small concession - it's got you - leaves the elf totally speechless. Sometimes these relationships just happen, blossom up out of nowhere, these friendships that she didn't realize were as strong as they've grown.

It takes a few moments, but Lup eventually leans back into her friend's side and flops her head onto his shoulder. It's comfortable, comforting. Safe.]

Gay, [she teases, but the warmth there in her tone says it all. Right back at you.]

Nah, not from our home world. Miss some of our friends who aren't here, but like, that place was never my home. [Never.] That world never gave us anything but shit. Pretty content here.